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use against israel? >> we or not, the israelis are going to convince themselves what they want to do and that will be based on their perception of how -- iran again with nuclear weapons, i would expect would make it very clear that if these things were used, that's probably one of the last things that the bidders get to do. so we have a lot of, and lot of national interest and so do other countries. one of these things in my view the tide running against these guys now is that there are a lot of other things going on the world. just stop for a second and roll the clock back nine months or so. it seems to me that there were six or nine months with very little heard about iran. via? of the things were going on. >> the arab spring. just in the region other people's attention when two other things. it must be slow. baseball season has not begun yet or something. >> let me pose this question and you are both lifetime in the military and know what's going on and you know what military people are thinking. is t
use against israel? >> we or not, the israelis are going to convince themselves what they want to do and that will be based on their perception of how -- iran again with nuclear weapons, i would expect would make it very clear that if these things were used, that's probably one of the last things that the bidders get to do. so we have a lot of, and lot of national interest and so do other countries. one of these things in my view the tide running against these guys now is that there are a...
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israel is put in par par riel by all of this. nobody should think to the contrary there are estimated 50,000 rockets some more sophisticated than in the last showing israel got from lebanon from he -- he's he's bow will. but there are so many and any -- fire on israel would create more problems. >> the other problems with he's bella prime minister both fingered thing for the terrorist attract on israel tourist in bulgaria, he's bow will -- hezbollah is there an opportunity here to strike a below against hez hez -- well -- '02 right. largely a lot of the rockets in the lebanon and hez is hezbollah is a approximatey for the -- republican of the iranian government. i think no questions about that. so if you begin to see these instances, i have no information that iran was responsible for the israeli terrible bus tragedy, but that's the talk. and israel has said they will respond in some way at the appropriate time, so we'll have to wait and see but to my knowledge, no evidence has been put forward at this time. i would hope that ira
israel is put in par par riel by all of this. nobody should think to the contrary there are estimated 50,000 rockets some more sophisticated than in the last showing israel got from lebanon from he -- he's he's bow will. but there are so many and any -- fire on israel would create more problems. >> the other problems with he's bella prime minister both fingered thing for the terrorist attract on israel tourist in bulgaria, he's bow will -- hezbollah is there an opportunity here to strike...
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israel is not so sure. and so israel's going to have a tighter timetable and it is going to have a higher bar for iranian action. we'll see if this diplomacy works. no one has ever gone broke being a pessimist on middle east diplomacy. you won't count on it but it could be that israel would want to tell the president, look, we're not out to mess up your re-election. your concern that gas prices are going to shoot up, this will choke off a very weak recovery and could imperil your re-election at a time europe is going head long into a recession. we get that. we're not out to mess that up. so this is a huge, a huge issue. the other element is so that the iran diplomacy, we can discuss this more, there is asymmetry there. on the issue of egypt-israel peace the differences are clear. that the united states is hoping for the best. israel fears the worst. the u.s. believes, hear people flooding the square yelling for democracy and economic empowerment, how can we not be for it? israel's fear is, a muslim brotherh
israel is not so sure. and so israel's going to have a tighter timetable and it is going to have a higher bar for iranian action. we'll see if this diplomacy works. no one has ever gone broke being a pessimist on middle east diplomacy. you won't count on it but it could be that israel would want to tell the president, look, we're not out to mess up your re-election. your concern that gas prices are going to shoot up, this will choke off a very weak recovery and could imperil your re-election at...
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not just the state of israel, but israel as a jewish state? he says don't ask me, i don't have to do that. let them look elsewhere. that's the heart of this. that's the very heart of it. if you're going to have two states one is muslim, one is jewish. now, that doesn't mean that christians can't live in the muslim state. they do now meaning on the west bank although they have fled because of their muslim neighbors so that now less than 2% of the arabs living on the west bank are christian. at one time, bethlehem had a christian majority. they have first lady. many of them have come to the ited states, and the position of -- which is the majority government on the west bank, not in gaza is that the people who left the sector now called israel should have a right of return. that was simply overwhelm jewish state, and it will not happen and everybody knows it will not happen with the consent of the israel. it will not happen. once again, while i believe, netanyahu believes he in the two-state solution, i do not think that the arab leadership beli
not just the state of israel, but israel as a jewish state? he says don't ask me, i don't have to do that. let them look elsewhere. that's the heart of this. that's the very heart of it. if you're going to have two states one is muslim, one is jewish. now, that doesn't mean that christians can't live in the muslim state. they do now meaning on the west bank although they have fled because of their muslim neighbors so that now less than 2% of the arabs living on the west bank are christian. at...
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relationship with israel. and, frankly, it pains me to see that a political trip to israel has carried with it a message that wants to scare the israelis that president obama and this administration is not as fast and as complete as it is. it pains me. i've had numerous trips to israel. one of them was 1967. it was the six-day war when the israelis had battled with the egyptians, and i got there shortly after the guns stopped shooting, and i went to the sinai desert, and i watched the israelis on guard while the egyptian soldiers were carrying necessary items like water and food for their beaten troops. and i was reminded then that the israelis are -- always have to be on guard; they are never free to go about their domestic interests and problems without having one eye open to make certain that the rockets that are being thrown at them these days aren't going to tear their people apart again, as the people have experienced. the worst human relationship. the human treatment of other humans was a blight on mank
relationship with israel. and, frankly, it pains me to see that a political trip to israel has carried with it a message that wants to scare the israelis that president obama and this administration is not as fast and as complete as it is. it pains me. i've had numerous trips to israel. one of them was 1967. it was the six-day war when the israelis had battled with the egyptians, and i got there shortly after the guns stopped shooting, and i went to the sinai desert, and i watched the israelis...
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in israel. .. thank you. hope you're wrong. the next speaker will be joycelyn. >> good morning. i would like to thank the council for gathering this debate. i'd like to focus remarks on the changes needed in the u.s. policy in the country going through what was called the arab we think the revolution of last year i think that we from an american approach see the sign of democracy and after the election we were disappointed by the victory of islam so we went to disappointment and now we are in the span that recent events led some of the analysts and policymakers through the failure of the arab spurring -- arab spring. to start with democracy of value that is now shared by the majority mostly the majority society. it's a democracy that we experienced in the west and we have to be aware of that and the element in the foreign policy. in some way the west showed it is a victim of its success and the revolution shows that now the democracy dahlias are not any more. we are not paying attention enough to t
in israel. .. thank you. hope you're wrong. the next speaker will be joycelyn. >> good morning. i would like to thank the council for gathering this debate. i'd like to focus remarks on the changes needed in the u.s. policy in the country going through what was called the arab we think the revolution of last year i think that we from an american approach see the sign of democracy and after the election we were disappointed by the victory of islam so we went to disappointment and now we...
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calculus in israel. perhaps it would have no impact at all, it would have no impact at all. do i think president obama might say something like this, speaking before the knesset, perhaps? of course i don't. if the israel lobby is getting weaker, it is still very powerful. america is not yet ready for a presidential approach like this. a reelected president obama would have more pressing priorities besides a viable state in palestine and priorities more easy to achieve. but i don't think anything less dramatic and less forceful has any chance of success. [applause] >> thank you. hope you're wrong. [laughter] the next speaker would be jocelyne. [inaudible] >> good morning. um, i would like, first, to thank the middle east policy council for this gathering and for this debate. i would like to focus my remarks on the changes needed in the u.s. foreign policy vis-a-vis the country's going through what is called the arab spring, now the arab awakening. and i would like to, first, say that we -- [inaudible] sin
calculus in israel. perhaps it would have no impact at all, it would have no impact at all. do i think president obama might say something like this, speaking before the knesset, perhaps? of course i don't. if the israel lobby is getting weaker, it is still very powerful. america is not yet ready for a presidential approach like this. a reelected president obama would have more pressing priorities besides a viable state in palestine and priorities more easy to achieve. but i don't think...
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now, could israel with u.s. support have pulled off the 2006 war in lebanon if iran had a breakout capability? probably, but they would think twice, and that's crux of problem. -- that's the crux of the problem. [applause] >> well, let's go back to diplomacy. there's a question for ken, and can it is exactly what -- and it is exactly what is the deal on offer, our deal. is enrichment at any level on iranian soil an absolute nonstarter for the u.s.? is it something that we will not accept? >> the current -- >> and -- well, let me ask a follow-up for hillary. what do you suggest as concrete steps that we can take to resolve these problems with iran? diplomatically? >> do you want me to go first? >> yes. >> um, what has been discussed in the three rounds concerns 20% enriched uranium as a confidence-building measure. there might -- what has been discussed in the rounds that took place over the spring and summer were, basically, an interim agreement where iran would suspend and ship out existing stockpiles of 20% en
now, could israel with u.s. support have pulled off the 2006 war in lebanon if iran had a breakout capability? probably, but they would think twice, and that's crux of problem. -- that's the crux of the problem. [applause] >> well, let's go back to diplomacy. there's a question for ken, and can it is exactly what -- and it is exactly what is the deal on offer, our deal. is enrichment at any level on iranian soil an absolute nonstarter for the u.s.? is it something that we will not accept?...
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if israel has such weapons. i think all of these examples demonstrate that both countries can focus on what is of value and a cooperative relationship in both countries have shown to some extent the ability to pursue both separate and shared interests in a well-managed framework. both have shown flexibility in light of changing circumstances in pursuing their respective national interests. i think the question for us today is where is this taking us? part of the u.s. and turkey reacting ad hoc to events in the region, which seemed to be the case originally, was there is some consensus forming in washington. so for the purposes of illustrating this point i will focus on syria. so far, turkey has old they offered political sanctuary to the syrian opposition leadership. safety for refugees, a the clear intent and purpose to seek bashar al-assad replace. from the latest reports, turkey and the u.s. may be quite breaking in providing aid, including arms to the opposition groups. both appear to accept the a non-proces
if israel has such weapons. i think all of these examples demonstrate that both countries can focus on what is of value and a cooperative relationship in both countries have shown to some extent the ability to pursue both separate and shared interests in a well-managed framework. both have shown flexibility in light of changing circumstances in pursuing their respective national interests. i think the question for us today is where is this taking us? part of the u.s. and turkey reacting ad hoc...
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why can't israel stop the fighting? israel seeks no battle. israel wishes to live in peace. [applause] israel is one-sixth of 1% of the entire middle east. israel is surrounded by oil-rich neighbors who could invest more in their people, in their development, their humanity, instead of devoting resources to the slaughter of innocent lives. [applause] america, indeed the world, owes an unbelievable, in fact an unpayable debt to israel. we must honor these courageous people who are yearning for peace, who offer us protection and inspiration. and that is why i so deeply believe that there is no place on earth, please let me repeat, no place on earth, like israel. [applause] dr. martin luther king, jr. wrote that piece for israel means security. and going to read what he wrote, because i do not want to distort one of his words. dr. king wrote that united states must stand with all our might to protect its right to exist. in israel, he said, i see one of the great outposts of democracy in the world. and a marvelous example of what can be done. how desert land can be transformed i
why can't israel stop the fighting? israel seeks no battle. israel wishes to live in peace. [applause] israel is one-sixth of 1% of the entire middle east. israel is surrounded by oil-rich neighbors who could invest more in their people, in their development, their humanity, instead of devoting resources to the slaughter of innocent lives. [applause] america, indeed the world, owes an unbelievable, in fact an unpayable debt to israel. we must honor these courageous people who are yearning for...
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that 20,000 missiles are being lodged in israel that could be fired at any given time if israel attacks anyone decides to retaliate. bishara said spoke recently at about such in retaliation, so we are very worried that, but on the other hand it would be a mistake to think that iraq is are panicking. they're certainly not panicking. the same is true for internal assent. it is of marginal phenomenon as a state and israeli fields pretty safe. a quick word on syria. of course the topic that dominates the headline here over the weekend. people are outraged when they see these images on a television and of course everybody is worried what is going to happen the day after. finally a word on egypt. of course we are very worried about what is happening in egypt, the peace treaty is very important to israel strategically in israel's remember very well last year with israeli embassy was attacked and the embassy is actually still not in its original state. the new ambassador however gave last week as credential to mission tallied in a cordele ceremony i think was placed in hansford shaked and were
that 20,000 missiles are being lodged in israel that could be fired at any given time if israel attacks anyone decides to retaliate. bishara said spoke recently at about such in retaliation, so we are very worried that, but on the other hand it would be a mistake to think that iraq is are panicking. they're certainly not panicking. the same is true for internal assent. it is of marginal phenomenon as a state and israeli fields pretty safe. a quick word on syria. of course the topic that...
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of the state of israel. and once iran had the capability of reaching the east coast of the united states which can experts estimate could be in as little as five years, one of these could result in a nuclear exchange on the east coast of the united states. so these are serious threats that the united states would have to deal with. as long as iran existed as a state, so this could be years, decades or even longer. so as president obama said, a nuclear-armed iran is unacceptable. so that leaves us with one option, the military option. now, the military option is not an attractive one, and there are many downside risks. but it's better than the alternative. a u.s. military strike on iran's key nuclear facilities could almost certainly destroy iran's key nuclear facilities. this would set iran's program back. it's difficult to estimate with any certainty, but i estimate it would set iran's program back somewhere between three and ten years, and this would create a lot of time for something to happen where iran
of the state of israel. and once iran had the capability of reaching the east coast of the united states which can experts estimate could be in as little as five years, one of these could result in a nuclear exchange on the east coast of the united states. so these are serious threats that the united states would have to deal with. as long as iran existed as a state, so this could be years, decades or even longer. so as president obama said, a nuclear-armed iran is unacceptable. so that leaves...
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not just israel. iran's ambition is to control the middle east, so it can control a major part of the world's economy. it must be stopped. and it will be stopped. [applause] israel experienced the horrors of war. it does not seek it. peace is always our firs option, but trust me, if we are forced to fight, we shall prevail. [applause] president obama is leading and implementing, an international complex and decisive policy, imposing economic and political sanctions against iran. president obama made it clear that the united states will not permit iran to become nuclear. [applause] he made it clear that containment is not a viable policy, and as the president stated, all options are on the table. dear friends, the united states and israel share the same goal, to prevent iran from developing a nuclear weapon. [applause] there is no space between us. our message is clear. iran will not develop a nuclear weapon. ladies and gentlemen, the quest for knowledge defines jewish history. judaism is a constant de
not just israel. iran's ambition is to control the middle east, so it can control a major part of the world's economy. it must be stopped. and it will be stopped. [applause] israel experienced the horrors of war. it does not seek it. peace is always our firs option, but trust me, if we are forced to fight, we shall prevail. [applause] president obama is leading and implementing, an international complex and decisive policy, imposing economic and political sanctions against iran. president obama...
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and israel. presidential challenger mitt romney is heading to israel next week as part of his three nation overseas campaign swing. he's in england this week meeting with some of the country's top officials there. he will attend the opening ceremony of the land and olympics. at the brookings institution earlier this week campaign advisers for president obama and former governor romney took part in examination of the two candidates foreign-policy differences. they discuss the violence in syria, iran's the ear program, asia-pacific relations and national security leaks. this is just under an hour and a half. >> good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. welcome to the brookings institution. a special welcome to the other crowd in the other rooms. we are very glad to have the opportunity this afternoon to host a special conversation about the foreign-policy approaches of president obama and governor romney, his presidential challenger. i am market indyk the director of the foreign-policy abrogating's. we
and israel. presidential challenger mitt romney is heading to israel next week as part of his three nation overseas campaign swing. he's in england this week meeting with some of the country's top officials there. he will attend the opening ceremony of the land and olympics. at the brookings institution earlier this week campaign advisers for president obama and former governor romney took part in examination of the two candidates foreign-policy differences. they discuss the violence in syria,...
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. >> with real security for israel, it's not israel's fault. and there are political pressures, and here's the deal, there are clearly political pressures within that democracy, israel, that i believe pull them away from what is the most effective international advocate si, and i am very pleased to try and do some counseling. in the end, the obama administration has taken no negative actions against the israeli government because of a disagreement unlike the bush administration. what we have, though, is, i think, a much more effective way of defending them, and the results are very clear. >> it's good. i just want to point out for the record that it's wonderful to have barney frank defending netanyahu and santorum all in one -- and i applaud that. [laughter] >> no, i was differentiating netanyahu from santorum. he's way better than santorum. [laughter] [applause] >> we will stipulate that both of us prefer netanyahu to rick santorum. [laughter] [applause] >> so let me begin the formal questioning with you. each election we hear that this is the
. >> with real security for israel, it's not israel's fault. and there are political pressures, and here's the deal, there are clearly political pressures within that democracy, israel, that i believe pull them away from what is the most effective international advocate si, and i am very pleased to try and do some counseling. in the end, the obama administration has taken no negative actions against the israeli government because of a disagreement unlike the bush administration. what we...
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will the syrian rebels seek peace with israel or war? will the syrian rebels seek a secular government or one ruled by sharia? i think there are many unknowns that we need to be asking ourselves before we involve ourselves in a civil war. secondly, i think it's a bad idea to discuss contingency plans for war. while i'm in favor of the senate retaining our prerogative to declare war, i believe that the details of the execution of war are in the per view of the executive -- purview of the executive. in other words, we do have the power to begin or not begin a war. that is the power the constitution gave us. but i don't think the constitution intended to have 535 generals. i don't think it intended to have us explicitly talking about every contingency plan for every possible war in every corner of the globe. our defense department no doubt has contingency plans for a ballistic missile attack on the united states, for a conventional land invasion, for naval or air encounters throughout the world, but we don't necessarily openly discuss them
will the syrian rebels seek peace with israel or war? will the syrian rebels seek a secular government or one ruled by sharia? i think there are many unknowns that we need to be asking ourselves before we involve ourselves in a civil war. secondly, i think it's a bad idea to discuss contingency plans for war. while i'm in favor of the senate retaining our prerogative to declare war, i believe that the details of the execution of war are in the per view of the executive -- purview of the...
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y god bless the country of america and bless and protect the nation of israel. [applause]ñ ank you so much. ?ú? [inaudible conversations]
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that they would like that these governments may become more friction with the west or friction with israel. and that is a plus is they would become more islamic in their social policy. for them that is a plus. are there dangers? of course. in the main enemy why were they crushed in gazzo? it was by the extension of the muslim brotherhood in egypt. it's very large. his was a competitor. so there are pluses and minuses, and they see that. and they can't predict, they can't forecast any more than we can but they will try to take the advantage of where they can surface things out. when they see the gaps made in syria and libya they will try to explore commesso opportunities are dangerous just like for us. >> to answer one of your questions of al qaeda become so irrelevant i say we celebrate because we understand state to state dynamics and we have the tools to do that and we have a hard time to do this, so that might be something we are seeking. if you can reach five the ghost and ask him about the possibility for the arab unity. estimate interesting question. >> i.t. i will close by asking al
that they would like that these governments may become more friction with the west or friction with israel. and that is a plus is they would become more islamic in their social policy. for them that is a plus. are there dangers? of course. in the main enemy why were they crushed in gazzo? it was by the extension of the muslim brotherhood in egypt. it's very large. his was a competitor. so there are pluses and minuses, and they see that. and they can't predict, they can't forecast any more than...
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we have to always support israel. and we should not be supporting iran. >> moderator: congressman a rebuttal? akin: the packages she's talking about she's misrepresenting the record. and i'm in fact the one that supporting the fact that we should not be giving foreign money to a number of places. and that includes, of course, libya and pakistan and -- let's see one other country as well. mccaskill: syria. akin: when somebody burns our flags and tourture people to give us information to get islam. those people are not our friends. i don't support giving them foreign aid. mccaskill: congressman akin is having -- ads are being run against me about voting no on the effort to remove foreign aid from libya, pakistan, and syria me joined a small group in the senate about the position. not one member of the armed service committee supported this extreme amendment. every single republican said this would make our country in danger. this was not would makes safer or the middle east safer. there were only ten senators that vote
we have to always support israel. and we should not be supporting iran. >> moderator: congressman a rebuttal? akin: the packages she's talking about she's misrepresenting the record. and i'm in fact the one that supporting the fact that we should not be giving foreign money to a number of places. and that includes, of course, libya and pakistan and -- let's see one other country as well. mccaskill: syria. akin: when somebody burns our flags and tourture people to give us information to...
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does anyone deny that each and every time we supply weapons to some of our greatest allies, like israel and taiwan and south korea, that we are in fact prolonging regional and international stability? the answer is no. but this is instability that is necessary for international order, and the prevalence of democracy in regions where it might not otherwise exist. yet, the terms of the draft treaty could be read to prohibit such weapons sales. we can all agree that it's at great understatement to say that we don't want american gun companies selling weapons internationally when they might be used to commit violations of human rights. but as everyone knows, we already have laws on the books that prohibit this. the export of firearms is already subject to very strict and complex regime. the u.s. international trade -- that's why i call this the foot in the door. this is a first step. the u.s. international trade and arms regulations which have been promulgated pursuant to the arms export control act already strictly limit the transfer or sale of firearms. this regulatory regime has been in
does anyone deny that each and every time we supply weapons to some of our greatest allies, like israel and taiwan and south korea, that we are in fact prolonging regional and international stability? the answer is no. but this is instability that is necessary for international order, and the prevalence of democracy in regions where it might not otherwise exist. yet, the terms of the draft treaty could be read to prohibit such weapons sales. we can all agree that it's at great understatement to...
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>> we have tremendous influence potentially on israel. the question is whether we are prepared to apply it. let's be realistic here come israel is a good friend of the united states. we have, and i think legitimately so, a moral obligation towards israel in view of what transpired during world war ii, and that is i think the truth morally imperative and we cannot dismiss that. but at the same time, it is also a fact that we are the principal source of israel's military capability, and we are a very significant source of financial support for israel. we talked earlier about egypt and the question on whether we should apply financial pressure on egypt because of some things that were being done which we didn't like it i think it is legitimate to ask the same question about israel. but the fact of the matter is that right now, particularly in the course of the international campaign i think it is highly unlikely that will apply the maximum pressure. the israelis apparently have indicated to us that they will not give us advanced warning if t
>> we have tremendous influence potentially on israel. the question is whether we are prepared to apply it. let's be realistic here come israel is a good friend of the united states. we have, and i think legitimately so, a moral obligation towards israel in view of what transpired during world war ii, and that is i think the truth morally imperative and we cannot dismiss that. but at the same time, it is also a fact that we are the principal source of israel's military capability, and we...
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as to israel, what is the most effective way to defend israel? i've been going to college campuses working with a pet. i've been to berkeley california and i've been to brown and to georgetown, yale to defend israel and i do it from the left in part because one of the things i want to give credit to as the netanyahu government. the right republican party, whether the history of the united states three government leaders have said pro-things from the house of representatives. bill clinton, barack obama and benjamin netanyahu made a very strong pro-gay statement. is one of the few times when the republicans did not stand up to applaud him. but the fact is that if your position is that you're just going to defend whatever the israeli government does, then your credibility as a worldwide defender of israel is weekend. i do not think it is possible and the administration hasn't is hasn't done it to say it's israel's responsibility to get piece. what israel needs to do is make it clear that if there is not a genuine two-state solution with real securit
as to israel, what is the most effective way to defend israel? i've been going to college campuses working with a pet. i've been to berkeley california and i've been to brown and to georgetown, yale to defend israel and i do it from the left in part because one of the things i want to give credit to as the netanyahu government. the right republican party, whether the history of the united states three government leaders have said pro-things from the house of representatives. bill clinton,...
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bags arriving in israel. and in my opinion, this would have been a critical change in the situation in the middle east. again, one solitary event with enormous con we thinksequences d decisions taken on the spot by people who have to weigh things very quickly and who have to determine very quickly how to act in a given set of conditions. whereas in the past we had relative stability in the middle east, we had rulers, we had the traditional rulers, we had monarchies, we had principalities, we had dictators of one kind or another, but there was an element of stability. today there is no such element of stability. and most of the cases the powers that be in countries in the middle east are, a, to the a large extent still fighting for their credibility and fighting for their capability to govern their countries. and the result of this is that the actual sovereignty of countries in the middle east is not preserved in large tracts of the countries of which these governments supposedly are in power. so, for example
bags arriving in israel. and in my opinion, this would have been a critical change in the situation in the middle east. again, one solitary event with enormous con we thinksequences d decisions taken on the spot by people who have to weigh things very quickly and who have to determine very quickly how to act in a given set of conditions. whereas in the past we had relative stability in the middle east, we had rulers, we had the traditional rulers, we had monarchies, we had principalities, we...
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>> into zone c, excuse me, which borders israel. they allowed, and i think 20 tanks. but the egyptians never did that. historically, historically since the egyptians took over the firing, they've only stationed about 75% of the forces they were allowed to under the camp david accords. >> so in your view, there's almost, it's extremely unlikely that that the peace treaty between israel and egypt would in any way be significantly changed, amended? >> no. changed or amended, they may want to get more forces in there now because of the situation, but they're working on, they're bilateral working on it. now, if we talk about if there's going to be a problem between israel and egypt, my greatest fear is they're both moving forces into these regions, israel because it has to shore up against jihadist incursions, and the egyptians because they have this jihadist problem. what happened in august 2011 when there's a jihadist incursion into israel, israelis respond in hot pursuit, and they killed the egyptian guards. it created a real big con flag ration in egypt which led to th
>> into zone c, excuse me, which borders israel. they allowed, and i think 20 tanks. but the egyptians never did that. historically, historically since the egyptians took over the firing, they've only stationed about 75% of the forces they were allowed to under the camp david accords. >> so in your view, there's almost, it's extremely unlikely that that the peace treaty between israel and egypt would in any way be significantly changed, amended? >> no. changed or amended, they...
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this video should show every pro-israel democrat, scratch that, every pro-israel american to the bone. they rely on support from the united states, its strongest ally. the floor vote at the democratic convention pretends a day when that bipartisan support will cease to exist. as tom said, i'm a former neoconservative in another life. i used to write frequently for "commentary," and goodman is correct that the vote does, indeed, portend such a day. how far in the future? i don't know. it was a decade between rosa parks' refusal to move to the back to the bus and the emergency of a sufficiently powerful appty-segregation consensus to pass civil rights legislation. for a major party to be devoted to fairness between israel and palestine takes at least that long, but the reason allen and "commentary" found the erosion of bipartisan support alarming is partisanship let loose a tore represent of a competitive dead about the morality and utility about america's special relationship with israel. israel's treatment of the pal stippians under the occupation would be subject not only to academic
this video should show every pro-israel democrat, scratch that, every pro-israel american to the bone. they rely on support from the united states, its strongest ally. the floor vote at the democratic convention pretends a day when that bipartisan support will cease to exist. as tom said, i'm a former neoconservative in another life. i used to write frequently for "commentary," and goodman is correct that the vote does, indeed, portend such a day. how far in the future? i don't know....
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i think we stand with israel. i think the military option should be on the table. >> under what conditions would you recommend? >> i can't tell you what would be right now would be better exhaust everything else, and at the end of the day if that is what is needed, i will be the first, i'd know what they need, maybe i can watch, but i would be the first we are going to have a got honest discussion about what is needed. >>> now in north carolina governor debate between democrat walter dalton and republican challenger pat mccrory. mr. dalton is the democratic lieutenant governor of north carolina. mr. mccrory is the former mayor of charlotte north carolina. this took place at north carolina wesleyan college and is courtesy of wral. >> moderator: good evening and thanks for joining us for this third and final televised debate for governor. one of these men will be the next governor. i am david crabtree along with wral's chief laura wral and kent smith. we are here asking questions tonight. the candidates are here and
i think we stand with israel. i think the military option should be on the table. >> under what conditions would you recommend? >> i can't tell you what would be right now would be better exhaust everything else, and at the end of the day if that is what is needed, i will be the first, i'd know what they need, maybe i can watch, but i would be the first we are going to have a got honest discussion about what is needed. >>> now in north carolina governor debate between...
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there should be a counter threat in order to stop israel from unilateral attack. i don't -- obama's cajoling israeli to stop is to not going stop. it's has to be a counter measure. >> anybody want to take that one on? >> it was addressed to you, dan. [laughter] .. because the problem with we talked iran else would put it is not going away to be on the other side there is going to be continued diplomatic sanctions, so i think seeing these things as alternatives is wrong. they are all a part of the same continuum, and there's parts of it that are much higher risk than other parts of it. any time you start thinking that you are going to solve the problem with the war and you better think about it again because you are going to create another problem. any time you think you can absolutely prevent a war and create a stable situation for negotiations when the tensions are running as high as they are and the positions are as hard as they are, then you are also being naive about it and so i think is much more productive to view this on a continuum. one more comment about
there should be a counter threat in order to stop israel from unilateral attack. i don't -- obama's cajoling israeli to stop is to not going stop. it's has to be a counter measure. >> anybody want to take that one on? >> it was addressed to you, dan. [laughter] .. because the problem with we talked iran else would put it is not going away to be on the other side there is going to be continued diplomatic sanctions, so i think seeing these things as alternatives is wrong. they are all...
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it remains a committed enemy of israel. it has large stockpiles of chemical weapons and materials and has sought to develop a nuclear weapons capability. it was the primary gateway for the countless foreign fighters who infiltrated into iraq and killed american troops. assad and his lieutenants have the blood of hundreds of americans on their hands. many in washington fear that what comes after assad might be worse. how could it be any worse than this? the end of the assad regime would sever hezbollah's lifeline to iran, eliminate a long-standing threat to israel, bolster lebanon's sovereignty and intelligence and inflict a strategic defeat on the iranian regime. it would be a geopolitical success of the first order. more than all of the compelling moral and humanitarian reasons, this is why assad cannot be allowed to succeed and remain in power. we have a clear national security interest in his defeat, and that alone should incline us to tolerate a large degree of risk in order to see that this goal is achieved. increasing
it remains a committed enemy of israel. it has large stockpiles of chemical weapons and materials and has sought to develop a nuclear weapons capability. it was the primary gateway for the countless foreign fighters who infiltrated into iraq and killed american troops. assad and his lieutenants have the blood of hundreds of americans on their hands. many in washington fear that what comes after assad might be worse. how could it be any worse than this? the end of the assad regime would sever...
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and by the way, they noticed that you skipped israel. and then in those nations and an arabic tv you said america had been dismissive and derisive. you said on occasion, america dick eighted to other nations. mr. president, merge has not dictated to other nations. we have freed other nations from dictators. >> live now to brief proform that session in the senate. they're meeting twice a week on tuesdays and fridays this month while members are campaigning in their home districts. they will return for legislative business on tuesday november 13th. this is live coverage of the senate here on c-span2 the presiding officer: the senate will come to order. the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c, october 23, 2012. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable john d. rockefeller iv, a senator from the state of west virginia, to perform the duties of the chair. signed: daniel k. inouye, president pro tempore. the presiding off
and by the way, they noticed that you skipped israel. and then in those nations and an arabic tv you said america had been dismissive and derisive. you said on occasion, america dick eighted to other nations. mr. president, merge has not dictated to other nations. we have freed other nations from dictators. >> live now to brief proform that session in the senate. they're meeting twice a week on tuesdays and fridays this month while members are campaigning in their home districts. they...
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israel was about to take action. iran's program as an existential threat and that was what was stopped at the beginning of this month. now we have the talks coming up again. so these talks are not taking place in a hopeless atmosphere where people are just going through the motions. these talks are actually a chance for a new s.t.a.r.t. after there has been a step back from going to war. so i guess the question to ask is, what is the chance? i think that's certainly the p5+1 and certainly the united states are coming into these talks with low expectations, and the success of the talks will probably be if a second round is scheduled. the second round would occur fairly quickly because the idea would be to start moving ahead. but this is not the meeting of which there will be a dramatic rate through. this is not a meeting in which there will be a fuel swap and a major confidence building measure. so the main thrust of what is happening is just to start talking again. but once again, this is an atmosphere of saying we h
israel was about to take action. iran's program as an existential threat and that was what was stopped at the beginning of this month. now we have the talks coming up again. so these talks are not taking place in a hopeless atmosphere where people are just going through the motions. these talks are actually a chance for a new s.t.a.r.t. after there has been a step back from going to war. so i guess the question to ask is, what is the chance? i think that's certainly the p5+1 and certainly the...
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wipe israel off the map. we know that this regime has provided weapons and training to hamas, hezbollah and militias in iraq that murder civilians and spread terror. and we know that it has already actively, consistently provided aid to the assad regime in syria in its brutal and unconscionable repression of its own people, the murders and torture that have occurred directly linked to iran. we know that the iranian government has succeeded in developing nuclear weapons. if it does, it will lead to an arms race in that part of the world, as threatening as any other potential harm to this nation. and we know that iran would create access for terrorists, access for them to these nuclear weapons, making the middle east a nuclear tinderbox. we cannot trust this regime. we know that fact beyond any potential doubt. iran's nuclear program is of extraordinarily grave concern, not only to nations in that part of the world but to all nations everywhere that want peace, and that is why an international coalition has com
wipe israel off the map. we know that this regime has provided weapons and training to hamas, hezbollah and militias in iraq that murder civilians and spread terror. and we know that it has already actively, consistently provided aid to the assad regime in syria in its brutal and unconscionable repression of its own people, the murders and torture that have occurred directly linked to iran. we know that the iranian government has succeeded in developing nuclear weapons. if it does, it will lead...
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but there's also benefits for israel. there's a thriving, economy currently because of the blockade. most of the weapons that are being used currently in gaza come through that tunnel economy. it could be a win-win situation if we can move progress forward on this issue. >> i don't think i need pressing very much, i was just taking part at that point myself about the tunnels, hamas profits from that rather than security of israel. so the smuggling through tunnels, so that is right. for it to be a win-win, however, there have to be some great degree of trusts and piece on the border. and that is what has eluded us all so far. but i if it can be brought abou, there can be a very big win-win for all involved. >> after 23 years in houston for foreign secretary will knows the fact that it would have been a doesn't prevent it being remade. you should on occasions. are adequately and sometimes at length. >> [inaudible] has the foreign secretary been able to make an assessment as to whether uk made components are being used as pa
but there's also benefits for israel. there's a thriving, economy currently because of the blockade. most of the weapons that are being used currently in gaza come through that tunnel economy. it could be a win-win situation if we can move progress forward on this issue. >> i don't think i need pressing very much, i was just taking part at that point myself about the tunnels, hamas profits from that rather than security of israel. so the smuggling through tunnels, so that is right. for it...
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and our allies, particularly israel. i'm just going to add my -- my statement will be added to the record, and so i'm not going to go over what the bill does. that's been talked about. but i want to mention one other part of the bill before i sit down. i am really happy and grateful to chairman johnson that the measure before us will also include language adopted from the syrian human rights accountability act. that's legislation i cointroduced this year with my friend and colleague from new york, senator gillibrand. the legislation would require the administration to identify violators of human rights in syria, would call for reform and protection of the pro-democracy demonstrators, and would also block any financial aid and property transactions in the u.s. involving syrian leaders involved in the crackdown on protesters. if the syrian government which in many respects operates as a client state of the rogue iranian regime, will continue to violate human rights of those seeking to exercise their voices, then we have to
and our allies, particularly israel. i'm just going to add my -- my statement will be added to the record, and so i'm not going to go over what the bill does. that's been talked about. but i want to mention one other part of the bill before i sit down. i am really happy and grateful to chairman johnson that the measure before us will also include language adopted from the syrian human rights accountability act. that's legislation i cointroduced this year with my friend and colleague from new...
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you start by consolidating relationships that you have with allies, whether it's britain or israel or a colombia. developing new kinds of relationships with countries like india and then you proceed to deal weather your opponents. i think that is, it is a fundamental, philosophical difference in how the two men approach foreign policy. >> adam could i comment on couple of things? first of all, observed what happened here, eliot, who is a very clear thinking started by observing in his view the obama administration failed to come to grips with things, constantly deferred them to the future of the as the discussion proceeded and we focused on some concrete examples they involved afghanistan where the bush administration was seven years into afghanistan, planning to do some things in the future and the obama machine station actually did them. you look at the example of, that eliot criticizes. the president says we are going to leave afghanistan. here's a timetable, et cetera. that is an example not of pushing something off in the future but coming to grips with it. the whole tenor of the
you start by consolidating relationships that you have with allies, whether it's britain or israel or a colombia. developing new kinds of relationships with countries like india and then you proceed to deal weather your opponents. i think that is, it is a fundamental, philosophical difference in how the two men approach foreign policy. >> adam could i comment on couple of things? first of all, observed what happened here, eliot, who is a very clear thinking started by observing in his...
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you raised the question of egypt's relationship with israel. president mubarak was no support for maintaining the peace treaty. in the aftermath of the fall of the regime, there is some speculation as to whether a new egypt would feel similarly committed to that. what assessment are you able to make about the attitude towards israel? which would be a fundamental pillar in any effort to retain stability in the middle east. >> the president has said he stands by the peace treaty with israel. welcome back. his concentration is very much on building up egypt's own factor -- own future. that is the right priority. i also discussed with him and other colleagues the situation in china where there have been security problems. we stand ready to work with egypt in any way we can to assist in the sense of our own expertise and how to deal with such internal security issues. that is something that is very important. i welcome the stance the president has taken on this. >> were positive about the process and the response reflects that. but there are some co
you raised the question of egypt's relationship with israel. president mubarak was no support for maintaining the peace treaty. in the aftermath of the fall of the regime, there is some speculation as to whether a new egypt would feel similarly committed to that. what assessment are you able to make about the attitude towards israel? which would be a fundamental pillar in any effort to retain stability in the middle east. >> the president has said he stands by the peace treaty with...
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and of israel's allies. what we are watching develop before our eyes today are the direct consequences of this administration's policy of apology and appeasement across the globe and the presidents foreign-policy genius hailed by the media, even last week is now exposed to what it really is. so now you see this media doing absolutely everything they can to scramble, to make sure that there guy doesn't get the blame for what is going down this week. it's important to highlight the context that got us to this point. it didn't just happen out of nowhere. this really does go back to the very beginning of the obama administration, the very first television interview. don't forget that president obama gave after he was sworn in which was the arabic cable tv network al arabiya where he promised he would provide middle east peace in our time. than president obama when on went on his first foreign-policy trip to cairo and he spurred our longtime ally egyptian president mubarak by inviting the very violent muslim brot
and of israel's allies. what we are watching develop before our eyes today are the direct consequences of this administration's policy of apology and appeasement across the globe and the presidents foreign-policy genius hailed by the media, even last week is now exposed to what it really is. so now you see this media doing absolutely everything they can to scramble, to make sure that there guy doesn't get the blame for what is going down this week. it's important to highlight the context that...
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you as a great supporter of israel back israel with that kind of operation? >> the leaders of israel have the same obligations of leaders of any country and that is to provide for the national security of their own people. i'm not in a position to sit here and dictate to israel's leaders what they should and should not do. i think a clear and more concise and more persuadable the american position is on these issues, the less likely they may be to do something like that in the short-term. ultimately, think we need to be very clear as i outlined in the speech that why we would prefer for negotiation to work and sanctions to convince them, it may require tragically and that is the word because we are is one to avoid armed conflict of possible but the notion iran would have a nuclear capability is so horrifying that no option should be off the table. to clear the united states is on that the better off the region in the world is going to be. >> we have got time for two questions. i see about 20 hands immediately. but let me start here with eric in the middle the
you as a great supporter of israel back israel with that kind of operation? >> the leaders of israel have the same obligations of leaders of any country and that is to provide for the national security of their own people. i'm not in a position to sit here and dictate to israel's leaders what they should and should not do. i think a clear and more concise and more persuadable the american position is on these issues, the less likely they may be to do something like that in the short-term....
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it was an engagement between the european union and -- including also the palestinian and israel have which really the mediterranean is key. we spend at that time a good amount of money. but we are not able to perform want to do later on. people of al qaeda, people of tunisia need is to really break this. [inaudible] not doing -- [inaudible]. i see were not able to get -- [inaudible] -- the will of many, many people. we were not able to do that. but i see they did and now we have to help. i think that, the second question is the experience that i've had. now, the spirit of the united states today, the consequences, i had the consequences -- [inaudible]. and i had to do with that on behalf of the european union. we had people killed. we had a big event, particularly and pakistan. we may have together something similar, and we will win this battle i think and we will be able to continue, given the hope and possibilities, millions of people that would like peace and stability. they are not, culturally they are not the we have to recognize the differences. >> general powell, let me go ove
it was an engagement between the european union and -- including also the palestinian and israel have which really the mediterranean is key. we spend at that time a good amount of money. but we are not able to perform want to do later on. people of al qaeda, people of tunisia need is to really break this. [inaudible] not doing -- [inaudible]. i see were not able to get -- [inaudible] -- the will of many, many people. we were not able to do that. but i see they did and now we have to help. i...
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let's look at the situation if israel does attack iran. i would say it's quite unlikely prior to the presidential election, but it may not wait very much further after that. and they will take a seat for the of the year. if it does, it will catch the united states very vulnerable and i'll tell you why. we still have truth in afghanistan. now, the taliban and any iranians are not friends, that they are neighbors and the iranians can also come up with a couple favors in the taliban and, particularly against the united states. so i would argue if there is an attack on iran prior to our withdraw in afghanistan is going to be a very, very bloody affair. now, an israeli attack was certainly broaden the syrian war and begin to move for from damascus to tehran and back down again. very rightly it would extend that for all the way over to lebanon and picked israel and lebanon into a warfare, too. sure there would be instability in the polls. yes, it would cause enormous spike in oil prices. the key is that an israeli strike on iran was finally give
let's look at the situation if israel does attack iran. i would say it's quite unlikely prior to the presidential election, but it may not wait very much further after that. and they will take a seat for the of the year. if it does, it will catch the united states very vulnerable and i'll tell you why. we still have truth in afghanistan. now, the taliban and any iranians are not friends, that they are neighbors and the iranians can also come up with a couple favors in the taliban and,...
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it might be a dream that justice is in from israel but the dream can be. and we have to pursue that in the book with china not recommending now. the book i would recommend for the moment definitely shows us there is an easy way after of the crisis if we reach the signs on wall and if we are able to look forward instead of looking dhaka. >> what is the title again? >> reinventing fire. >> there is an abbreviated version in the last foreign affairs division. >> very good. >> since we are breaking down because we want to reach out for the generation i'm not going to recommend a book, but i'm going to recommend you download from the web site of the report the youth employment crisis and ask them to get involved. we have an employment for them going on at the ilo to a 26th of may. it will be webcast come you can twitter and participate we have 50 countries where we have consultations. you can engage so this is what i want you to read what we have their for you. >> if they can read any book instead of playing video games i would be very happy. [applause] by the
it might be a dream that justice is in from israel but the dream can be. and we have to pursue that in the book with china not recommending now. the book i would recommend for the moment definitely shows us there is an easy way after of the crisis if we reach the signs on wall and if we are able to look forward instead of looking dhaka. >> what is the title again? >> reinventing fire. >> there is an abbreviated version in the last foreign affairs division. >> very good....
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as the deputy of defense israel was in my portfolio. i traveled israel more than 13 times. i had more than hundreds of meeting with the israel officials. i think the degree we had divergence on iran was -- how long along they are toward getting a nuclear weapon capability. we're also in lock step with them on the object of acquiring a nuclear weapon. the israelis have a shorter timeline, largely as a result of a fact they don't have the same military capabilities the united states does. they believe they can't wait as long as we can. we nee to work together to aloin our clocks. yet netanyahu is clearing expressing a israel anxiety. the president shares that concern. he said not only is a huge threat to israel it's a huge threat to the imriets. the president demonstrated when he defines something as a vital interest to the united states all options will be considered to address that. i think that, you know, the current israeli government would like the u.s. government to put down some clear markers. there's unable reason why no president regardless of party or who is asking
as the deputy of defense israel was in my portfolio. i traveled israel more than 13 times. i had more than hundreds of meeting with the israel officials. i think the degree we had divergence on iran was -- how long along they are toward getting a nuclear weapon capability. we're also in lock step with them on the object of acquiring a nuclear weapon. the israelis have a shorter timeline, largely as a result of a fact they don't have the same military capabilities the united states does. they...
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israel, i'm pretty straightforward. i read the old testament and god says in the old testament were the ones god bless those to bless israel and our curse those who curse israel. i take god at his word. we are not in a position to mandate to a sovereign people like that. so we don't have the moral authority to do aid to israel what they would do. we need to work with them so they affect work with palestinians to create the two state solution they'll want. by the same token on the other side has to come at the table as well and i have not seen them coming to a table to the israelis where they want to try to solve it. i can assure you that the folks living in israel wake up every morning with the threats they wake up with. they would dearly love to not wake up with those that. it is lifestyle you and i have no way to understand that. every single day someone could drop a rocket or mortar at your house. we don't face that in the united states or have that issue. the folks in israel intentionally keeping the site going beca
israel, i'm pretty straightforward. i read the old testament and god says in the old testament were the ones god bless those to bless israel and our curse those who curse israel. i take god at his word. we are not in a position to mandate to a sovereign people like that. so we don't have the moral authority to do aid to israel what they would do. we need to work with them so they affect work with palestinians to create the two state solution they'll want. by the same token on the other side has...
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if all palestinians could return, there'd be no israel. and for palestinians, the right of return has been, refugees, has been the kind of guiding spirit of the national movement. it was what the plo was built on. and, obviously, this is an issue that you're going to have to resolve, and built into that has always been the assumption that, you know, they could have, they could return to their own state, not to israel. and there'd be some kind of compensation. when we did the parameters, that's effectively what we offered in the year 2000. and, so when he said this, it produced an immediate backlash. and so then he gave another interview in arabic in which he said, well, he was speaking personally. no one could give up the right of returnment and although he gave, i have to say he gave an interesting answer, to be fair, when he said don't give up the right of return, he basically referred to, look, this is in resolution 194, the u.n. general assembly resolution 194. and in arabic he actually referred to how that refers to compensation. by t
if all palestinians could return, there'd be no israel. and for palestinians, the right of return has been, refugees, has been the kind of guiding spirit of the national movement. it was what the plo was built on. and, obviously, this is an issue that you're going to have to resolve, and built into that has always been the assumption that, you know, they could have, they could return to their own state, not to israel. and there'd be some kind of compensation. when we did the parameters, that's...
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they are being pressed clearly, by israel statement to keep the stock below a certain amount. and they may do that. they may decide that, okay, it's not worth the risk to keep letting that stock grow and grow and grow. if they let it grow and grow and grow and they can break up more quickly. i think, again, a lot depends on all we do. >> let's talk a little bit about what we can do. i wanted to ask you. president obama has made it clear the policy of his administration is to prevent iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. there's a lot of talk in the town, maybe too much talk about the policy of containment or deterrence. can you tell us why the containment or deterrence? >> sure. the three major reasons you can't rely on deterrent for detainment. first of all, the possibility that a runs nuclear bombs might be used, either because the regime itself is messianic to be under terrible or because rogue elements get ahold of nuclear-weapons and use them or transfer. we saw what happened in pakistan the moderate regime. got hold of nuclear secrets which it developed and transferred t
they are being pressed clearly, by israel statement to keep the stock below a certain amount. and they may do that. they may decide that, okay, it's not worth the risk to keep letting that stock grow and grow and grow. if they let it grow and grow and grow and they can break up more quickly. i think, again, a lot depends on all we do. >> let's talk a little bit about what we can do. i wanted to ask you. president obama has made it clear the policy of his administration is to prevent iran...
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in defense of israel or with kuwait on approval from the u.n. security council? >> thank you for your service to the country. i want to say everything i ever learned about leadership i learned from an officer and by thank you. thanks for serving. let me say that we obviously would not wait for the united nations security council. i think the realities are that both russian and china would probably posed significant obstacles and our challenge right now is the iranians continue on the path to acquiring nuclear weapons and it's a great threat. it's not just a threat to the state of israel it's to the stability of the entire middle east. if they acquire nuclear weapons of the other countries will acquire them, too. what would you do if you were the israelis and the president of the country says that they are determined to white you off the mat and cause your country a corpse senator obama without precondition wants to sit down and negotiate without preconditions that is what he stated again, a matter of record. i want to make sure that iranians put
in defense of israel or with kuwait on approval from the u.n. security council? >> thank you for your service to the country. i want to say everything i ever learned about leadership i learned from an officer and by thank you. thanks for serving. let me say that we obviously would not wait for the united nations security council. i think the realities are that both russian and china would probably posed significant obstacles and our challenge right now is the iranians continue on the path...
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as the president of the united states of america how many times has he been to israel? how many times has he been to give major speeches in islamic countries? turkey and cairo. and you know i think you see what the ramifications are, so that is what i look at, their actions and those actions have not led us to believe that israel is really and truthfully our greatest ally. you know there are some issues about how did the fact that israel was looking to have launch bases in azerbaijan. how did that information suddenly get leaked out and the fact that the intelligence sharing, the bunker buster missions, refueling and air by clearing, those are the types of things that have happened and i think right now once again we are not showing that strong support of israel so therefore the other actors in that neighborhood are starting to rise up against them. >> thank you congressman for being here. my name is molly from ohio state. my question is about syria. some are saying that the lack of involvement is showing that we don't really have power or influence in the middle east s
as the president of the united states of america how many times has he been to israel? how many times has he been to give major speeches in islamic countries? turkey and cairo. and you know i think you see what the ramifications are, so that is what i look at, their actions and those actions have not led us to believe that israel is really and truthfully our greatest ally. you know there are some issues about how did the fact that israel was looking to have launch bases in azerbaijan. how did...
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so the defense and other support for israel. the missile defense systems in turkey very strong development of coalition military defense capabilities in the gulf and in continued operations against al qaeda. but nonetheless that is one of the first things the obama administration has to do is deal with this perception that on the military side we are pulling out. the presumption is out there. as dennis said, iran is critical. he went through the main reasons why iran is so focused on our attention and why we have so much attention on it. i would like to add looking at the pratt as well as the depth in the problem of iran, its problem on the nonproliferation, regional stability, oil markets, the world economy, which is dependent upon the price of oil, our relations with israel, the role of the security council and in the city council in the u.n. almost everything important is at stake in this. this is the most critical and most dangerous situation that the administration will be facing in the next year. looking at in the wind whi
so the defense and other support for israel. the missile defense systems in turkey very strong development of coalition military defense capabilities in the gulf and in continued operations against al qaeda. but nonetheless that is one of the first things the obama administration has to do is deal with this perception that on the military side we are pulling out. the presumption is out there. as dennis said, iran is critical. he went through the main reasons why iran is so focused on our...
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in terms of finally of israel and iran, as i said before, it's clear that president obama, most u.s. officials, most military commanders would think it's a mistake if israel to attack iran and trigger another middle east war that is not as useful as it should be getting with iranian nuclear problem and has enormous unintended consequences, which could catch us up in a big complicated war all over again and. >> host: iran, help all of us watching understand, as much as you can, of what the significance, mr. ahmadinejad being pulled before the parliament answering questions before the religious leaders and our. >> guest: what's fascinating about iran, and one reason that i think military action is particularly a mistake now is that the iranian political system is just, you know, kind of a train wreck. the different branches of government are accusing each other of occasionally sorcery and witchcraft, believe it or not. the ayatollahs are extremely unhappy with president ahmadinejad. he is a very willful, headstrong person who wants to dominate the government. he keeps running up agains
in terms of finally of israel and iran, as i said before, it's clear that president obama, most u.s. officials, most military commanders would think it's a mistake if israel to attack iran and trigger another middle east war that is not as useful as it should be getting with iranian nuclear problem and has enormous unintended consequences, which could catch us up in a big complicated war all over again and. >> host: iran, help all of us watching understand, as much as you can, of what the...
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and the pipeline to israel has been shut. most of egypt's natural gas goes to the demands of its 86 and growing million people. and it's a growing demand for natural gas because there are maas i have subsidies -- massive subsidies in the use of natural gas which has made this situation unsustainable. tunisia and morocco are net energy importers, so they get hit with the increasing price of oil as well as the increasing price of natural gas in the region. unlike in the united states, natural gas in the region is going up. all of these countries rely on energy subsidies which are unsustainable in their budgets. they are frying their budgets on this, and the imf has actually asked egypt to control this. and if you take a look into the history of subsidies of egypt, whenever the imf has asked them to take subsidies off, there have been problems; '77, '87, you name it. there is a chance for the united states to possibly advise on targeted subsidies for energy, but then again when we think about it, are we really good at that ourse
and the pipeline to israel has been shut. most of egypt's natural gas goes to the demands of its 86 and growing million people. and it's a growing demand for natural gas because there are maas i have subsidies -- massive subsidies in the use of natural gas which has made this situation unsustainable. tunisia and morocco are net energy importers, so they get hit with the increasing price of oil as well as the increasing price of natural gas in the region. unlike in the united states, natural gas...
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of zionism, why doesn't israel develop this plan? i think he should be put on the table now. this initiative was endorsed by the 22 arab countries, by the african union, by the islamic corporation organization and endorsed of course for the first time at the 22 arab countries. it was endorsed by the european union, you name it, but only by israel. perhaps it is about time now that the u.s.a. takes into account the sentiment and attitude of more than 360 million of the arab population with the 22 arab countries and 1 billion half billion muslims who are also sympathetic to the palestinian cause. however, one does not have to be, as you are a christian or a muslim sympathizers, but one has to be a human being. thank you very much. [applause] >> you know, indiana has been incredible progress in the last eight years. but honestly balanced budgets throughout the series. for the fiscal envy of the country and that we have the largest budget surplus we've ever had in our history. it's going to make it possible for us to strengthen budget re
of zionism, why doesn't israel develop this plan? i think he should be put on the table now. this initiative was endorsed by the 22 arab countries, by the african union, by the islamic corporation organization and endorsed of course for the first time at the 22 arab countries. it was endorsed by the european union, you name it, but only by israel. perhaps it is about time now that the u.s.a. takes into account the sentiment and attitude of more than 360 million of the arab population with the...